Nan Orrock
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| Nan Orrock | |
| Georgia State Senate District 36 | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 2006 | |
| Current term ends 2010 | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Profession | Program Director |
| Website | Senate website |
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Nancy "Nan" Orrock (b. November 8, 1943) is a Democratic member of the Georgia State Senate. She has been a Senator since 2006 and currently serves the 36th district.
Education
Orrock earned her BA in English from the University of Virginia in 1965.
Professional experience
Orrock was a Legal Secretary for Emory Legal Aid from 1969 to 1971. She worked in Quality Control for Nabisco Incorporated from 1971 to 1987. She then worked as Executive Director for the Fund for Southern Communities Foundation from 1987 to 1993. From 1993 to 1997 she worked as a Consultant. She has been Program Director for Women's Action for New Directions since 1997.
Political experience
Orrock was a member of the Governor's Action Group on the Accessibility and Affordability of Health Insurance. She served in the Georgia State House of Representatives from 1986 to 2006. During her time in the House she served in the following positions: Minority Caucus Vice Chair, Speaker's Policy Committee member, Majority Whip, Governor's Floor Leader, and Assistant Floor Leader for Governor Zell Miller from 1992 to 1996. She then joined the Georgia State Senate in 2006. She has served in that position since, representing the 36th district.
Committee membership
- Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Committee, Georgia Senate
- Health and Human Services Committee, Georgia Senate
- Higher Education Committee, Georgia Senate
- Interstate Cooperation Committee, Georgia Senate
- Science and Technology Committee, Georgia Senate
- Urban Affairs Committee, Georgia Senate
Personal life
Orrock is divorced and has two children.
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